Child Protection Specialist

2 weeks ago

Helena, United States State of Montana Full time
Child Protection Specialist (Region 1 - Eastern)-(24140657)

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Child and Family Services Division.

The Child Protection Specialist provides family-centered services within a trauma-informed system to assure safety, permanency, and wellbeing for children who are at risk of or have been subjected to child maltreatment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to conducting timely assessments of reports of child maltreatment, in accordance with requirements of state and federal statues and agency policy, using standardized safety assessment tools and decision-making guides. Documenting and communicating safety threats to all involved, including preparation of affidavits for District Court when necessary. Providing appropriate level of intervention to assure safety of all families in need of Child Protective Services (CPS); continuously reviews progress made by families to eliminate safety threats. Engaging families in the establishment of a permanency plan when needed and required, and assures plan follows order of placement preference as set forth in statue and policy. Assures child(ren) is evaluated and assessed to determine medical and psychological needs throughout the case.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

Ability to make critical decisions, based on integration of information from multiple sources that my be discrepant, in high-stress situations. Ability to engage children and families, under difficult circumstances, to gather sufficient information to make accurate and precise decisions. Ability to identify problems, develop and implement solutions. Ability to communicate information both orally and in writing so others will understand. Meet minimum qualifications: Required bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, or related degree. Two years of social services work experience, or directly related work experience, working with children and families in difficult and sometimes volatile situations. Other combinations of related experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Preferred: Experience working with tribal government entities and/or other organizations of native peoples. Knowledge of child development, child maltreatment prevention and treatment, and family centered social work practice.

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